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Red Sox starter Walker Buehler fires back at Mets' Francisco Lindor: 'I wouldn't want me out there either'

Boston Red Sox starter Walker Buehler was ejected in the third inning of Tuesday night’s win over the Mets, and while Francisco Lindor had some fun with the moment, Buehler apparently didn’t find it amusing.

After hitting Lindor in the back foot with a breaking ball and arguing that Lindor didn’t try to get out of the way, Buehler then argued with home plate umpire Mike Estabrook about a ball that was called as Lindor swiped second base.

Buehler barked at Estabrook and quickly got the hook, as Lindor seemed to playfully take delight in the banter, signaling for Estabrook to eject the pitcher.

The Sox went on to win 2-0, and hours after the game, Buehler shared a video of Lindor that had been circulating on X, quoting it by saying “I wouldn’t want me out there either. Sad thing is the BULLPEN is full of f--king animals. Tough choice.”

Before Wednesday's series finale, Lindor was asked about his gesture and wanting Buehler out of the game.

"Getting him out of the game, it puts the team at a disadvantage," Lindor said. "It didn’t work out for us yesterday, but it’s just part of the game. Then you throw [manager] Alex [Cora] out and now you make [bench coach] Ramon Vazquez have to make the decision of do they want to pitch [Justin] Slaten back-to-back, [Justin] Wilson back-to-back, [Aroldis] Chapman back-to-back.

"So it’s a position there where you see that it can be a good opportunity for us, we just didn’t capitalize on it… Today at breakfast [Cora and I] talked about it. It was funny."

The altercation between the starting pitcher and the shortstop may have had some extra weight to it because of an at-bat in last season's NLCS where Buehler struck out Lindor and was fired up before screaming expletives in Lindor's direction.

For Lindor, that had nothing to do with it.

"It puts the team at a disadvantage and as a competitor I want all of the advantages as possible," Lindor said. "…How everything crumbled yesterday, hopefully it can help us today."

The shortstop also gave praise to Buehler, calling the right-hander "nasty" while also downplaying any animosity he might have towards the pitcher, saying "I ain’t got nothing against Buehler. I’m a lover. I don’t really care."

Pitching in his first season with the Red Sox, Buehler has posted a 4.00 ERA over 36.0 innings.

The Mets will look to avoid a three-game sweep, and get their bats going, in Wednesday night's series finale in Boston.

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Rangers at Yankees Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 21

It's Wednesday, May 21, and the Rangers (25-24) are in Bronx to take on the Yankees (28-19). Jacob deGrom is slated to take the mound for Texas against Ryan Yarbrough for New York.

The Yankees took Game 1, 5-2 in what appeared to be a no-doubter early on. Ben Rice and Aaron Judge both homered, plus Anthony Volpe doubled for all of the Yankees' runs.

Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Rangers at Yankees

  • Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
  • Time: 7:05 PM EST
  • Site: Yankee Stadium
  • City: Bronx, NY
  • Network/Streaming: RSN, AmazonPV

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Odds for the Rangers at the Yankees

The latest odds as of Wednesday:

  • Moneyline: Rangers (-102), Yankees (-118)
  • Spread:  Yankees 1.5
  • Total: 7.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Rangers at Yankees

  • Pitching matchup for May 21, 2025: Jacob deGrom vs. Ryan Yarbrough
    • Rangers: Jacob deGrom, (4-1, 2.29 ERA)
      Last outing: 8.0 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 1 Walk, and 7 Strikeouts
    • Yankees: Ryan Yarbrough, (1-0, 3.70 ERA)
      Last outing: 5.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 1 Walk, and 2 Strikeouts

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Wednesday’s game between the Rangers and the Yankees:

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Rangers at Yankees

  • The Yankees have won 7 of their last 9 home games against the Rangers
  • The Under is 18-8-1 in the Rangers' matchups against American League teams this season
  • Aaron Judge is second in the MLB with 16 homers

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Penguins Should Let Dewar And Timmins Walk In Restricted Free Agency

Apr 11, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Connor Dewar (19) during the second period against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center. (Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images)

Just prior to the Mar. 7 NHL trade deadline, the Pittsburgh Penguins completed a trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs, sending a 2025 fifth-round pick to acquire forward Connor Dewar and defenseman Conor Timmins.

And - as it happens - both players are pending restricted free agents.

After a pretty disappointing season with the Leafs, Dewar, 25, made a good impression during a short stint in Pittsburgh. He registered four goals and seven points in 17 games despite only putting up three points in 31 games with Toronto.

Timmins, 26, recorded a goal and seven points in 17 games to go along with a plus-9 rating in his time with Pittsburgh. He registered just eight points in 51 games with the Leafs. 

Yes, both players were serviceable for the Penguins, and - while post-trade adrenaline is a thing - it's easy to argue that there could be more to their games in Pittsburgh's system. In most circumstances, it would be a pretty easy decision to try to extend both players.

However, not in this circumstance. 

The fact of the matter is that the Penguins are in a stage of their rebuild effort where youth and development is the priority. They need to put giving opportunities to their young talent at the forefront.

And Dewar and Timmins are exactly the types of players who would block that youth from the roster.

Apr 8, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Conor Timmins (20) and defenseman Kris Letang (58) celebrate a goal by Letang against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. (Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)

The Penguins have some top-six talent with the veterans on their roster, and - although, in theory, top forward prospects like Rutger McGroarty and Ville Koivunen can slot in the top-six - there are still other players they'll probably want to have a look at. Tristan Broz, Avery Hayes, Filip Hallander, and Vasily Ponomarev come to mind.

And given some of their bottom-six players still under contract - Tommy Novak, Noel Acciari, Kevin Hayes, Danton Heinen, and Blake Lizotte, as well as Philip Tomasino, who is also a pending-RFA - keepig Dewar around limits the space on the Penguins' roster for some of those younger players.

The same goes for Timmins, although there is less "blockage" at the left defense position. Matt Grzelcyk is a pending unrestricted free agent, and the Penguins have Ryan Graves, Vladislav Kolyachonok, and Ryan Shea under contract for next season.

4 Left Defensemen The Penguins Should Target This Summer4 Left Defensemen The Penguins Should Target This SummerDuring his postseason press conference on Apr. 21, Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas provided a glimpse into what the summer could look like for the organization.

However, Penguins' POHO and GM Kyle Dubas has suggested that he will look outside the organization to bolster the left side defense this offseason, highlighting the position as a problem area. If the Penguins do add a legitimate young left defenseman, having Timmins around will only complicate things for prospect Owen Pickering, who - after a longer stint at the NHL level last season - is primed to take the next step in his development, which includes a more permanent stay in the NHL. 

So, while Dewar and Timmins have been decent players for the Penguins, their presence will only compilcate things for young players and prospects who are ready to have a look at the highest level. Of course, if the Penguins offload other contracts prior to free agency, perhaps that could open up the room for Dewar and Timmins to stick around.

However, as their roster stands now, it's probably best for the Penguins to move on.

'We Have To Stick To A Very Concise Plan And Then Execute Our Butts Off': Dubas Clarifies Penguins' Summer Plans'We Have To Stick To A Very Concise Plan And Then Execute Our Butts Off': Dubas Clarifies Penguins' Summer PlansTo close out the 2024-25 season, Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas spoke with the Pittsburgh media on Monday.

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Buehler gives NSFW response to Lindor urging umpire to eject him

Buehler gives NSFW response to Lindor urging umpire to eject him originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

It wasn’t only home plate umpire Mike Estabrook who drew the ire of Walker Buehler on Tuesday night.

The Boston Red Sox right-hander also took aim at New York Mets star Francisco Lindor after being ejected in the third inning for arguing balls and strikes. While Buehler argued with Estabrook, an animated Lindor yelled from second base, urging the umpire to throw Boston’s starter out of the game.

After the Red Sox’ 2-0 win, Buehler responded to the clip of Lindor advocating for his ejection.

“I wouldn’t want me out there either,” Buehler wrote on X. “Sad thing is the BULLPEN is full of f—-ing animals. Tough choice.”

As Buehler notes, Boston’s bullpen stepped up to secure the victory. Brennan Bernardino, Garrett Whitlock, Justin Wilson, Greg Weissert, Justin Slaten, and Aroldis Chapman combined to pitch 6.2 scoreless innings.

The bullpen hasn’t allowed a run through 16 innings in the Red Sox’ last three wins. Bench coach Ramon Vazquez has pulled the strings in the last two games with manager Alex Cora absent. Cora missed the series opener vs. the Mets to celebrate his daughter’s graduation, and he was ejected from Tuesday’s game shortly after Buehler was tossed.

Unlike Buehler, Cora wasn’t miffed by Lindor’s antics. In fact, the Puerto Rico native laughed about the incident over breakfast Wednesday morning with his fellow countryman.

Cora and the Red Sox will hope to get an ace-like performance out of Garrett Crochet to save the bullpen in Wednesday’s series finale. First pitch at Fenway Park is set for 6:45 p.m. ET.

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Bazball’s moment of truth arrives in year that will define era of McCullum and Stokes

One-off Zimbabwe Test at Trent Bridge the launchpad for a decisive summer for England and their abstemious captain

So where are we up to right now? Still Bazball 2.0? The start of Bazball 3.0? Given Ben Stokes has knocked the grog on the head this year, perhaps it should be Bazball 0.0% ABV.

Although, jokes aside, that recent revelation on one of those man-chat podcasts said a fair bit about Stokes’s nature. Not only has he temporarily paused drinking during his recovery from hamstring surgery but, so taken by this, he has even bought shares in an alcohol-free spirits company. England’s Test captain is someone who, when he sets his mind on something, sees it through to the extreme. Even abstinence.

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Knicks Playoff Run Reviving Local Spots Amid Tourism, Spending Slump

New York Knicks bar Stout, a three-minute walk from Madison Square Garden, is preparing for one of its busiest nights of the year. Five hours before tip-off, staffers are double-checking reservations and feverishly cleaning while bartenders restock with mixers and supplies.

Cardboard cutouts of stars like Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns overlook the bar as the two-decade-old establishment gets ready to host a crowd that will push the three-story pub to its maximum capacity of about 700. The crew will pass out vodka-based blue and orange shots if the Knicks win.

The Knicks’ first conference finals appearance since 2000 has been a boon for businesses such as Stout at a moment they need the support. Shop owners around MSG said they are trying to navigate industry-wide headwinds stemming from declining sales and higher operating costs. NYC tourism is also experiencing a slump, as the city will welcome 400,000 fewer tourists than it did last year, according to The New York Times, as the nation grapples with rising geopolitical and trade tensions stemming from Trump administration policies.

The smaller profit margins this year have placed increased pressure on owners to make ends meet.

“Our business would be very different if the [Knicks] were sitting at home,” Ian Conroy, co-owner of Mustang Harry’s, said in an interview.

Conroy and his brother, Niall, have operated the popular sports bar on 7th Avenue for 30 years—and during that span, they have witnessed some serious lows for the Knicks, including a seven-season drought without a playoff berth. Conroy said this past month has been the peak of revenue for his sports pub so far this year. The Tipperary, Ireland, native wants to make the most of this historic run that coincides with an ongoing wave of economic uncertainty.

“People that are coming out will spend less [than before] but at least they’re coming out,” he said. “The fact that the Knicks are on a playoff run, people want to be around [other] fans buzzed. It’s definitely much better than if somebody else was in their place.”

After the Knicks eliminated the defending champion Celtics last week, thousands of fans took to the streets outside of MSG to celebrate. In some cases, fans were tossing bras, flipping over garbage cans, scaling street poles and standing on top of taxis.

The Knicks have helped to add to the foot traffic and enthusiasm around the area by rolling out official viewing parties outside of MSG for the first time, which are free to attend. While the official watch party for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers will be held inside Radio City Hall, with tickets costing $10 each, the organization has partnered with several local NYC bars for fans looking for that party atmosphere.

“While we don’t measure the economic impact of sports tourism specifically, we know that major moments like the Knicks’ exciting playoff run, drives foot traffic and spending—especially near MSG,” NYC Tourism and Conventions CEO Julie Coker said in an emailed statement. “It’s clear that New York City’s home teams are not just fueling hometown pride, they’re also contributing to the vibrancy of our visitor economy.”

It’s a timely contribution. A study conducted by the NYC Hospitality Alliance shows that 72% of establishments reported lower sales last summer (from June to August), with only 5% seeing a rise in business.

Alfredo Marty, general manager at Blarney Stone on 8th Avenue, said it would be “dead” if the Knicks hadn’t played in six home playoff games, with at least two more home games at MSG starting Wednesday night. Blarney Stone has had the same operators for 22 years and keeps its doors open late for thirsty fans who are looking to celebrate and down a cold brew after a Knicks win.

“Business has been horrible, but because of the Knicks, we do well,” Marty, a Dominican who has lived in New York for over 30 years, said. “They just need to keep winning.”

Meanwhile, the Knicks’ rush has also trickled over into local pizza shops. Pizza Suprema, which has been an MSG staple for more than 60 years, has reeled in about triple the amount of normal business on playoff game days, forcing it to bring in additional staff to accommodate the traffic.

Papi’s Pasta & Pizza on 7th Avenue has been relatively slow since the holiday rush after its grand opening back in early November. But Papi’s manager Axel Foley said they experienced a significant uptick in sales after the Knicks won Game 3 over the Celtics on May 10, at times running out of soda to sell to a bevy of Knicks fans who had come through their doors for the first time.

“We just can’t wait for them to play again,” he said.

It is fitting that as Knicks look for their first Finals appearance since 1999, they butt up against one of their main foes of the ’90s in the Pacers. For longtime business owners, the surge led by superstar guard Brunson is a welcome blast from the past.

“We definitely have a team that we can get behind,” Conrad said. “And they’re getting behind us too.”

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Boston Bruins Made The Right Call Giving GM Don Sweeney A New Deal

On Tuesday, Don Sweeney celebrated 10 years as GM of the Boston Bruins. And it was no coincidence that on that day, the Bruins announced a contract extension for Sweeney that will last through the 2027-28 season. 

Sweeney would’ve been entering a lame-duck campaign in 2025-26 – but while he’s far from a perfect GM, he has done enough to merit his new extension.

Only twice in his tenure as GM did Sweeney preside over a Bruins team that missed the playoffs – his first year running the team, and this current season. In between, Boston won seven playoff series, including a run to the Stanley Cup final in 2018-19, where the Bruins came within one win of a championship. 

Boston also won its division twice under Sweeney and finished second another three times. In 2022-23, they won the Presidents’ Trophy as the NHL’s best regular-season team with a record-breaking 135 points and 65 wins. By many metrics, Sweeney has delivered solid results, and despite stumbling this season, it could prove to be only a blip on the radar for Boston.

Some may say Boston not winning the Cup makes Sweeney’s tenure an overall failure, but we’d beg to differ. Bruins fans have been treated to a lot of terrific hockey under his guidance, and Sweeney has shown the ability to make tough decisions and balance the short-term needs of his team with the long-term picture.

Don Sweeney (Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images)

This past season was Sweeney’s worst as GM, as the Bruins plummeted to eighth place in the Atlantic Division. But despite the bottom falling out for Boston, Sweeney wasn’t foolish enough to make a push for the mushy-middle of the Eastern Conference standings. Instead, he dumped a slew of veterans overboard via trades, including sending captain Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers, defenseman Brandon Carlo to the Toronto Maple Leafs and center Charlie Coyle to the Colorado Avalanche. 

It would’ve been easy for Sweeney to hold onto those veterans, but he did the hard thing and sent them packing. Dealing Marchand and Carlo to Atlantic rivals also spoke to Sweeney’s fearlessness as an executive. 

The assets Sweeney picked up from those trades – prospect center Fraser Minten as part of the Carlo deal, a first-rounder from Florida as part of the Marchand deal and Casey Mittelstadt as part of the Coyle deal – all will help the Bruins in the long haul.

Another element of Sweeney’s many moves this season is the salary cap space he’s carved out that will help him retool on the fly. The Bruins have about $28.8 million in cap space this off-season with 11 of 23 roster spots filled to add some fresh faces after deciding what to do with their five RFAs and three UFAs. You could argue his cuts could’ve been deeper, but Sweeney still has veterans who likely have no stomach for a full-on rebuild. So you can expect Sweeney to be one of the more active GMs in trades and free agency this summer.

Sweeney also has to hire a coach this off-season, as Joe Sacco finished the season with the interim tag. But now that he has a contract extension of his own, Sweeney can move ahead with the confidence of Bruins ownership and set the stage for a bounce-back year.

The Atlantic will be even more competitive in 2025-26, so there’s no assurance Boston will get back into the playoff picture. But the Bruins will push the competitive envelope in 2025-26 and beyond, and having Sweeney guiding things almost assuredly will lead to better days.

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All the player and team options ahead for Sixers in 2025 offseason

All the player and team options ahead for Sixers in 2025 offseason   originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

While the NBA draft and the No. 3 pick has become the hot topic of the Sixers’ offseason, there’s also plenty of other items on the agenda. 

One of those is player and team options, which have a June 29 deadline. Below is an overview for the Sixers: 

Kelly Oubre Jr. — $8.4 million player option 

Jake Fischer and Marc Stein reported on May 11 that the Sixers’ “expectation” is all three of their veterans with player options will return. 

“I’m a Philadelphia 76er,” Oubre said at his exit interview. “I’m blessed to be a part of this organization. I’m here in front of you guys right now … taking it day by day. But also, this is a business. At the end of the day, I’m happy. And I feel like I like to finish what I start, and I don’t feel complete.” 

Oubre has averaged 15.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.3 steals over the past two seasons. He’s remained a subpar outside shooter — 29.3 percent from three-point range last year — but Sixers head coach Nick Nurse has liked his progress as a turnover-forcing defender, athletic wing rebounder and aggressive downhill driver. 

Andre Drummond — $5 million player option 

Drummond’s 2024-25 season was derailed by a left big toe injury. He missed 42 games and couldn’t successfully grit through the problem. 

“I’ll be fine,” Drummond said. “It’s just one of those freak things that requires rest. I can’t muscle through something like that. I’ve tried, but my body was rejecting it. It’s just something you have to sit down with and allow to heal, and I’ll be fine.”

Drummond enjoyed being a mentor for rookie big man Adem Bona, who he called a “sponge.” 

He certainly envisions the Sixers winning a lot more than 24 games next year. 

“There’s more work to do,” Drummond said. “There’s stuff that’s missing that I haven’t completed here yet, which is winning at the highest level. And I still feel that way now. I think we still have the pieces to win at the highest level and think I can be a big part of that, too. 

“So my plan is to come back. Obviously, whatever happens in the offseason, happens. But my immediate plan is to be back here.”

Eric Gordon — $3.5 million player option 

Gordon had a frigid shooting start but ultimately found his form and ended the year at 40.9 percent from three-point range. He underwent right wrist surgery in late February. 

“I haven’t thought that far,” Gordon said of his minimum-salary option. “My main focus is to rehab and just make sure I get fully healthy looking forward to next season.”

Justin Edwards — $2 million team option 

Edwards got his first extended minutes in the Sixers’ rotation on Jan. 4  His rookie year became one of the best parts of the Sixers’ generally bleak season. 

The undrafted wing posted 10.1 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. 

“We don’t want to be in this situation, but you find some hidden gems and he’s a great hidden gem,” Kyle Lowry said of Edwards on April 1. “He’s really good. He’s professional, he wants to get better, he’s passionate about the game. At the end of the day, he’s just going to continue to get better with this opportunity he’s been handed.”

Edwards is working on his jumper and his body this offseason. Whatever his contract looks like, it seems safe to assume that he’ll stay a Sixer. 

Jared Butler — $2.3 million team option

Over time, Butler grew more comfortable running the shorthanded Sixers’ offense and adapting to an ever-changing cast of teammates. He averaged 11.5 points and 4.9 assists in 28 appearance after being traded to the Sixers.

Not counting any potential draft picks, the Sixers would have four guards 25 years old or younger if they keep both Butler and restricted free agent Quentin Grimes. (Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain are the other two.) 

Lonnie Walker IV — $2.9 million team option 

Walker’s NBA return hit an unfortunate speed bump when he suffered a concussion on March 12. 

To his credit, Walker finished the year quite well. He posted 22.8 points per game over the Sixers’ last five contests and scored 31 on the season’s final day.

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Royals at Giants prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 21

Its Wednesday, May 21 and the Royals (27-23) are in San Francisco to take on the Giants (29-20).

Daniel Lynch is slated to take the mound for Kansas City against Logan Webb for San Francisco.

These teams have split the first two games of this series following last night's 3-2 win for the Giants. Mike Yastremski paced the offense with a couple of hits and Hayden Birdsong did not allow an earned run over five innings as San Francisco moved to nine games over .500 for the season.

Lets dive into this afternoon's matchup and find a sweat or two.

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Royals at Giants

  • Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
  • Time: 3:45PM EST
  • Site: Oracle Park
  • City: San Francisco, CA
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNKC, NBCSBA

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Odds for the Royals at the Giants

The latest odds as of Wednesday:

  • Moneyline: Royals (+168), Giants (-200)
  • Spread:  Giants -1.5
  • Total: 7.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Royals at Giants

  • Pitching matchup for May 21, 2025: Daniel Lynch vs. Logan Webb
    • Royals: Daniel Lynch (3-0, 1.29 ERA)
      Last outing: 5/19 at San Francisco - 0.1IP, 1ER, 2H, 0BB, 0K
    • Giants: Logan Webb (5-3, 2.42 ERA)
      Last outing: 5/16 vs. Athletics - 8IP, 1ER, 5H, 2BB, 4Ks

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Royals at Giants

  • The Giants have won 12 of their 20 games against American League teams this season
  • The Royals' last 3 games against the Giants have stayed under the Total
  • The Royals have covered the Run Line in 7 straight road games
  • Bobby Witt Jr. is 2-16 (.125) over his last four games
  • Salvador Perez is 12-68 (.176) in May

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Expert picks & predictions for today’s game between the Royals and the Giants

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Wednesday's game between the Royals and the Giants:

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Mariners at White Sox prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 21

Its Wednesday, May 21 and the Mariners (27-20) are in Chicago to take on the White Sox (15-34).

Logan Evans is slated to take the mound for Seattle against Shane Smith for Chicago.

The series is not tied at one game apiece. Adrian Houser combined with four relievers to shutout the Mariners last night, 1-0. Seattle managed just four hits off the Sox hurlers.

Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Mariners at White Sox

  • Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
  • Time: 2:10PM EST
  • Site: Rate Field
  • City: Chicago, IL
  • Network/Streaming: RSNW, CHSN

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Odds for the Mariners at the White Sox

The latest odds as of Wednesday:

  • Moneyline: Mariners (-151), White Sox (+127)
  • Spread:  Mariners -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Mariners at White Sox

  • Pitching matchup for May 21, 2025: Logan Evans vs. Shane Smith
    • Mariners: Logan Evans (2-1, 2.57 ERA)
      Last outing: 5/16 at San Diego - 6IP, 0ER, 7H, 1BB, 3Ks
    • White Sox: Shane Smith (1-3, 2.05 ERA)
      Last outing: 5/16 at Cubs - 5IP, 1ER, 7H, 1BB, 5Ks

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Mariners at White Sox

  • The Mariners are 4-1 in their last 5 games
  • The Mariners' last 5 road games have stayed under the Total
  • The Mariners have covered in 4 of their last 5 games for a profit of 2.04 units
  • Cal Raleigh is 1-12 (.083) over his last 3 games

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Expert picks & predictions for today’s game between the Mariners and the White Sox

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Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Wednesday's game between the Mariners and the White Sox:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Seattle Mariners on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Chicago White Sox at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Canadiens Farm Team Extends Dauphin

On Tuesday, the Montreal Canadiens’ farm team, the Laval Rocket, announced that it had signed a one-way, two-year contract extension with veteran center Laurent Dauphin. The 30-year-old has played 94 NHL games split between the defunct Arizona Coyotes (who had drafted him in the second round at the 2013 draft) turned Utah Mammoth and the Habs.

Dauphin left the Canadiens’ organization at the end of the 2021-2022 campaign to return to Arizona, where he split his time between the NHL and the AHL in 2022-23. He then decided to head to Europe for the 2023-24 campaign, where he played in the Swiss A league. He scored 38 points in 44 games before returning to Canada and signing a one-year contract with the Rocket.

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This season in Laval, under coach Pascal Vincent, he gathered 56 points in 63 games and had a plus-25 rating. So far in the playoffs, he has picked up eight points in six games. His veteran leadership has been invaluable to the team, and he’s currently seventh in points in the AHL.

On Wednesday night, the Rockets will resume their third-round series against the Rochester Americans. Both sides have won one game in the best-of-five series, starting with two in Rochester. The remaining duel games will take place at the Place Bell in Laval.

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Oilers vs Stars: Big Game 1 Predictions & More

Zach Hyman vs Jake Oettinger (Perry Nelson-Imagn Images)

EDMONTON – The time is finally here.

The Edmonton Oilers will play the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of the 2025 Western Conference Final on Wednesday night.

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It’s been a week since the Oilers fed the Vegas Golden Knights their lunch money, in the form of a second consecutive shutout win. Now, they look to shut down the Stars in their barn.

To kick off game day coverage, here are some Game 1 Predictions.

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Oilers vs. Stars Lineup Predictions

-I’m expecting the Oilers to put Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl back together to kick off the series. I also wouldn't trust the morning skate lines, as things can (and do) change in between the morning and the warm-up skate.

-McDavid and Draisaitl have outscored the opposition 10-6 when together in the 2025 playoffs. McDavid without Draisaitl? They are outscored 2-4.

-Another reason to make this change is that they will be the away team. Loading up the top line would indicate that they want to have a “power vs power” matchup against the Stars’ Mikko Rantanen. Considering the depth that the Oilers have, this is a welcome challenge.

-If there is ever a low-risk time to give Jeff Skinner another game, it’s this one. If he comes into the lineup (and that's a big if), I’d put him with McDavid and Draisaitl.

-Jake Oettinger has allowed a lot of goals from in front of the net. Expect Zach Hyman, Evander Kane, and Corey Perry to be in his kitchen all night, wearing him down.

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Defense Lineup Notes

-The Stars have the best powerplay of the four remaining teams (30.8 success rate).

-Watch for Evan Bouchard to play more shorthanded minutes. He played 3:32 on the penalty kill in Game 4. The Golden Knights had three powerplays and did not score on any of them.

-As long as everyone plays how Kris Knoblauch expects them too, I wouldn’t expect any shuffle in the pairings. If there is a shuffle, Troy Stecher likely gets the short end of the stick.

Game 1 Predictions vs The Stars

- Hyman comes out like a wrecking ball, throwing 10 hits and scoring two goals, one of them the game winner.

- McDavid comes out flying and scores the game's first goal.

- Stuart Skinner starts the game strong in the net. He gets an unfortunate goal scored on him in the second period, but he locks it down otherwise.

-Oilers defenders help him by limiting high-danger chances and keeping shots to the outside and medium range.

- Final Score Prediction: 3-1 Oilers

Where & When To Watch Oilers vs Stars Game 1

The game will be broadcast on Wednesday at 6:00 PM Mountain Time. Sportsnet, CBC, ESPN, and ESPN+ will carry the broadcast.

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Tigers at Cardinals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 21

Its Wednesday, May 21 and the Tigers (32-17) are in St. Louis to take on the Cardinals (27-22).

Brant Hurter is slated to take the mound for Detroit against Andre Pallante for St. Louis.

Detroit evened the series at one game apiece with a 5-4 win last night. The Tigers squandered a 4-0 lead but won it in the ninth thanks to an RBI double from Riley Greene.

Lets dive into this afternoon's matchup and find a sweat or two.

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Tigers at Cardinals

  • Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
  • Time: 1:15PM EST
  • Site: Busch Stadium
  • City: St. Louis, MO
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNDT, FDSNMW, MLBN

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Odds for the Tigers at the Cardinals

The latest odds as of Wednesday:

  • Moneyline: Tigers (-104), Cardinals (-112)
  • Spread:  Cardinals 1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Tigers at Cardinals

  • Pitching matchup for May 21, 2025: Brant Hurter vs. Andre Pallante
    • Tigers: Brant Hurter (1-0, 2.35 ERA)
      Last outing: 5/18 at Toronto - 0.1IP, 0ER, 0H, 0BB, 1K
    • Cardinals: Andre Pallante (4-2, 4.11 ERA)
      Last outing: 5/16 at Kansas City - 7IP, 2ER, 7H, 0BB, 4Ks

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Tigers at Cardinals

  • The Tigers have won 4 of their last 5 games against National League teams
  • The Over is 4-6 in the Cardinals' last ten home games this season
  • The Cardinals have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 2.31 units
  • Nolan Arenado is 4-20 (.200) over his last 5 games

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Expert picks & predictions for today’s game between the Tigers and the Cardinals

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Wednesday's game between the Tigers and the Cardinals:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Detroit Tigers on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Detroit Tigers at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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